Pakistan: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Pakistan

In 2021, the Pakistani kaolin market increased by 9.3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Kaolin Production in Pakistan

In value terms, kaolin production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +17.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 121% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, overseas shipments of kaolin and kaolinic clays were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 2,205%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 1,961% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for kaolin exports from Pakistan, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, kaolin exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Djibouti (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled -64.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Djibouti (-6.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-13.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for kaolin exported from Pakistan were China ($X), Djibouti ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X).

China, with a CAGR of +293.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average kaolin export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -47% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+993.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Pakistan

Kaolin imports into Pakistan expanded notably to X tons in 2021, surging by 7% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +23.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolin imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +61.9% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of kaolin imports to Pakistan, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +20.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest kaolin suppliers to Pakistan, together comprising 95% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +19.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average kaolin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 11%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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